Off Market Sep 2014 for $725K

$861,644

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,665/mo

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3 ba

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3,069

sq ft

126 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

CHARMING BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE LENOX PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD ONLY BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN DECATUR AND DOWNTOWN OAKHURST. TWO FIREPLACES, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ARCH DOORWAY, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM. ALSO THERE IS A BONUS ROOM! LARGE FENCED BACKYARD WITH ARBOR AND PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT GREEN SPACE. NESTLED ON A QUIET STREET CLOSE TO PARKS, ADAIR, DOG PARK, RESTAURANT AND RETAIL. CITY OF DECATUR SCHOOLS!

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by GRACE M FAIR • Harry Norman REALTORS

Bought with JONATHAN RICH • Keller Knapp

Source:FMLS #5210886

Redfin Estimate

$861,644

$137K since sold in September 2014$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 32.6% higher than the average sale price ($650K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$775,000
A
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$625,000
B
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449 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$585,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,438 sq ft
221 Winter Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$625,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,390 sq ft
214 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$760,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
209 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$530,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
332 Kings Hwy, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$692K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 126 Emerson Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 17, 2014

Sold

$725,000

$236/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 6, 2013

Sold

$299,900

$98/sq ft

GAMLS #7172358

Nov 22, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Nov 22, 2013

Sold

$299,900

$98/sq ft

Oct 28, 2013

Pending

—

Oct 21, 2013

Listed

$299,900

$98/sq ft

FMLS #5210886

Nov 25, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Nov 22, 2013

Sold

$299,900

$98/sq ft

Nov 4, 2013

Pending

—

Oct 28, 2013

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2013

Listed

$299,900

$98/sq ft

Public Records

May 18, 2010

Sold

$195,000

$64/sq ft

FMLS #4025099

Jun 10, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 2010

Sold

$195,000

$64/sq ft

Feb 23, 2010

Pending

—

Feb 18, 2010

Listed

$228,000

$74/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 21, 1992

Sold

$70,000

$23/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 31, 1985

Sold

$59,000

$19/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 19, 1980

Sold

$47,900

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,825 (+0.2%)

$93,940 + $281,820

$375,760

2024

$15,792 (+3.1%)

$93,940 + $281,820

$375,760

2023

$15,320 (+11.1%)

$93,940 + $281,820

$375,760

2022

$13,787 (+3.4%)

$91,760 + $245,480

$337,240

2021

$13,328 (−1.6%)

$35,720 + $259,440

$295,160

2020

$13,551 (+4.1%)

$35,720 + $259,440

$295,160

2019

$13,016 (+0.5%)

$35,720 + $263,760

$299,480

2018

$12,947 (−4.0%)

$35,720 + $270,000

$305,720

2017

$13,485 (+92.8%)

$35,720 + $270,000

$305,720

2016

$6,995 (+129.7%)

$35,720 + $245,320

$281,040

2014

$3,045 (+42.5%)

$35,720 + $227,400

$263,120

2013

$2,136 (+436.7%)

$35,720 + $42,280

$78,000

2012

$398 (−87.3%)

$68,680 + $30,400

$99,080

2011

$3,140 (+192.9%)

$35,720 + $42,280

$78,000

2010

$1,072 (+1.9%)

$37,602 + $60,678

$98,280

2008

$1,053

Tax history for 126 Emerson Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,825 (+0.2%)

$93,940 + $281,820

$375,760

2024

$15,792 (+3.1%)

$93,940 + $281,820

$375,760

2023

$15,320 (+11.1%)

$93,940 + $281,820

$375,760

2022

$13,787 (+3.4%)

$91,760 + $245,480

$337,240

2021

$13,328 (−1.6%)

$35,720 + $259,440

$295,160

2020

$13,551 (+4.1%)

$35,720 + $259,440

$295,160

2019

$13,016 (+0.5%)

$35,720 + $263,760

$299,480

2018

$12,947 (−4.0%)

$35,720 + $270,000

$305,720

2017

$13,485 (+92.8%)

$35,720 + $270,000

$305,720

2016

$6,995 (+129.7%)

$35,720 + $245,320

$281,040

2014

$3,045 (+42.5%)

$35,720 + $227,400

$263,120

2013

$2,136 (+436.7%)

$35,720 + $42,280

$78,000

2012

$398 (−87.3%)

$68,680 + $30,400

$99,080

2011

$3,140 (+192.9%)

$35,720 + $42,280

$78,000

2010

$1,072 (+1.9%)

$37,602 + $60,678

$98,280

2008

$1,053

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-60

Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LENOX PARK SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 3,069
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,085
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,435
Building Sq. Ft: 3,419
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 1/2
Legal Description: NO PLAT BK/PG

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Legal Lot Number: 172
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.19
Depth Footage: 162
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,069
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 173

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Westchester Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$819,000 – $991,000

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Home values near 126 Emerson Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
142 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3048 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,315
118 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$920,800

Address	Redfin Estimate
136 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3260 Sq. Ft.	$1,310,291
138 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$704,280

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1246 Sq. Ft.	$537,646
129 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,509

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